Bristol, Virginia - Official Birthplace of Country Music
- Address:
- 500 Gate City Hwy, Bristol, VA [Show Map]
- Directions:
- Mountain Music Museum, Bristol Mall. I-81 exit 1. Follow US 58/421 east less than one mile to the Bristol Mall. The Museum is on the lower level.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 10-9, Su 1-6 (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 276-466-8331
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Bristol, Virginia - Bristol, VA: birthplace of country music?
Congress has proclaimed Bristol, Virginia to be the official birthplace of country music. A country music museum opened there this week paying homage to Tennessee Ernie Ford and the Carter family,, believed to be the earliest recorded artists of hillbilly music.... [03/14/1999] Complete News Story
Congress has proclaimed Bristol, Virginia to be the official birthplace of country music. A country music museum opened there this week paying homage to Tennessee Ernie Ford and the Carter family,, believed to be the earliest recorded artists of hillbilly music.... [03/14/1999] Complete News Story
Nearby Offbeat Places
- Grand Guitar, Bristol, TN - 2 mi.
- Giant Skinny Indian, Kingsport, TN - 17 mi.
- Big Fries, Hot Dog, Shake, Kingsport, TN - 18 mi.
- In the region: Mystery Hill, Blowing Rock, NC - 44 mi.
